Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross

Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross

England
List entry 1010638
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. The barrow survives as a earthen mound of circular plan, typical of the bowl barrow form which comprises the majority of Dartmoor's substantial Bronze Age burial population. Such monuments date to the second millennium before Christ and served as burial places for individuals of status within prehistoric communities. The barrow's preservation within the upland landscape contributes to the archaeological record of funerary practices and settlement patterns across the Dartmoor region during the Bronze Age.

Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010638. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010638.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010638.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 280m NNE of Starved Oak Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the Roman town of Exeter, beneath Cathedral Green (6.5 km), Hall of the Vicars Choral, South Street (6.6 km), St Nicholas' Priory (6.6 km).

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